Hochatown in October: Fall Colors, Weather & Events
October 2026 · events update live from venue calendars
October in Hochatown and Broken Bow means warm afternoons and cool nights (an average high of 77°F and low of 49°F) and the start of fall color: TravelOK says Oklahoma's foliage usually peaks in the last week of October and first two weeks of November. 13 live shows and events are on local venue calendars for October 2026 so far, at Mountain Fork Brewery Taproom and Hochatown Saloon.
October weather
October in Broken Bow averages a high of 77°F and a low of 49°F, with 5.2 in. of rain spread over about 6 days of 0.1 in. or more; lows reach 32°F or below on about 1 night a month; highs reach 90°F or more on about 1 day.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Broken Bow 1 N (USC00341162), about 8 miles south of Hochatown. Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast.
Averages aren't a forecast. For your dates, see the live Hochatown weather forecast.
Fall colors in October
TravelOK (Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department), Oklahoma's official tourism site: “The fall foliage season in Oklahoma usually peaks within the last week of October and first two weeks of November.” So the last week of October is the start of the window, and the first half of November is the rest of it. That's statewide guidance: the best week around Beavers Bend and Broken Bow Lake shifts from year to year with the weather, so keep a day or two of slack in your plans.
Events in October 2026
Dated shows and events on local venue calendars, updated live. Weekly live music, like Friday and Saturday nights at Hochatown Saloon, isn't listed by date; see this weekend in Hochatown.
Coming up in November
Mid-November brings the Beavers Bend Folk Festival, free and set in the state park. More in the November guide.
Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show
Nov 13–15, 2026 · 9 AM to 5 PM Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday
Nearly 80 vendors, turn-of-the-century craft demonstrations, folk and Celtic music, and kids’ activities. Admission and parking are free, with shuttle buses from the parking area.
Forest Heritage Center, Beavers Bend State Park · Source: TravelOK
What to pack
Based on the NOAA averages for October.
- Short sleeves for the afternoons: average highs are 77°F.
- A jacket or fleece for evenings outside: average lows are 49°F.
- A rain shell and shoes that can get wet: about 6 days a month see 0.1 in. of rain or more.
October in Broken Bow: common questions
What is the weather like in Broken Bow in October?
October in Broken Bow averages a high of 77°F and a low of 49°F, with 5.2 in. of rain spread over about 6 days of 0.1 in. or more; lows reach 32°F or below on about 1 night a month; highs reach 90°F or more on about 1 day. These are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Broken Bow station, about 8 miles south of Hochatown.
Is October a good time to see fall colors in Broken Bow?
Late October is. TravelOK says Oklahoma's fall foliage usually peaks within the last week of October and first two weeks of November, so the last week of October is the start of the peak window and early November is the rest of it.
What is there to do in Broken Bow in October?
13 live shows and events are on local venue calendars for October 2026 so far, at Mountain Fork Brewery Taproom and Hochatown Saloon. Off the calendar, our listings show hiking in Beavers Bend State Park, trout fishing on the Lower Mountain Fork River and the local breweries as open daily.
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